Different Picnics, Shared Time: Preschool Social Studies

This family traditions worksheet asks children to notice a repeated shared activity and connect it with a drawing or personal example. Another family might bring different food or tell different stories. Both can enjoy time together. The illustrated activity includes two prompts and a conversation starter. Read the situation together, then look at the details named in the instructions before choosing, drawing, tracing, or explaining a response. An adult can read the words aloud so the child can concentrate on the idea being explored.

The first prompt is: Point to something this family shares. The second asks: Draw something you would bring to share. Tell how it could be different. Take the prompts in that order, giving the child time to point out the relevant part of the scene or explain a choice. Ask what they noticed before offering your own example, and connect any mark on the page with its meaning.

The picnic is a make-believe example of people spending time together repeatedly. Invite a familiar example from the child’s own life, such as a shared story or everyday routine. Families may bring different foods, include different people, or repeat different activities. Let the child explain the drawing before offering your own interpretation of it. The conversation starter continues the activity: Explain your idea. Listen to someone else's idea.

Find more activities at this level in Preschool Social Studies Adventures. For another activity on the same topic, explore family traditions printables. Use the page during a short conversation at home or in a small group. Finish by asking the child to explain one observation or decision in their own words; a specific example is more useful than repeating a rule without a reason.